Properties of Wehrlite and Amphibolite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Metallic
Vitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Perfect
Irregular
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Wehrlite vs Amphibolite Properties
Properties of Wehrlite and Amphibolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Wehrlite vs Amphibolite properties, get to know more about Wehrlite Definition and Amphibolite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Wehrlite and Amphibolite.